Fig. 1
From: Pipkin type III femoral head fracture: which treatment strategy can be recommended?
A 48-year-old man with a left Pipkin type III femoral head fracture. A Radiograph after injury. B Radiograph after attempted closed reduction of posterior hip dislocation. C Radiograph after open reduction and internal fixation. D Radiograph at 3Â months postoperatively showing bony union. E Radiograph at 36Â months postoperatively showing osteonecrosis of the femoral head and heterotopic ossification. F Radiograph after total hip arthroplasty. G Radiograph at final follow-up